Freelance, Designer, Brand Partnership Studio
Complex Networks, United States
Job Description
Complex Networks, formed from the acquisition of Complex Media Inc. through a joint venture by Verizon and Hearst, is a global lifestyle brand and media company and one of the most influential voices in popular culture today. Complex Networks’ digital channels, which include Complex, First We Feast, Pigeons amp; Planes, Sole Collector and more, is a Top 10 publisher in the U.S. for social engagement on channels like Facebook and YouTube. A diversified and profitable media business with premium distribution partners such as Netflix, Hulu, Pluto TV, Roku, and iFlix, Complex Networks’ original content exemplifies convergence culture, exploring topics that span across popular culture from music to movies, sports to video games, fashion to food.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively within a team environment on numerous projects and design systems across a variety of mediums
- Translate creative and art direction into design explorations for branded series identities and graphic development of existing campaign creative
- Create artwork for use on the web and across social platforms
- Contribute exploration and design to special projects across a variety of platforms and media
- Prepare concepts and drafts for internal and external review
- Blend Complex Networks aesthetics and tone with that of a variety of partnering brands
- Incorporate best design practices into all creative work, ensuring the complete and timely delivery of all assigned assets
- Contribute to an inclusive and supportive team culture
- Stay up-to-date with current design, advertising, and marketing trends, sharing information and inspiration with fellow designers
- Help identify emerging and established freelance talent when needed
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of professional design experience at a design firm, ad agency, publication, or media company, with an emphasis on branding, motion identity, and graphic design
- A natural ability to collaborate with others and thrive under pressure
- A refined, stylish approach to typography and layout compatible with the Complex Networks aesthetic
- Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
- Must be imaginative, resourceful, and able to handle multiple projects efficiently and to a high standard
- Ability to work methodically to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign is a must and the ability to design for a motion graphics workflow is a plus
- A working knowledge of After Effects and Premiere is highly recommended
- Experience with Cinema 4D, Sketch, and UI/UX design is a plus
Benefits
Complex Networks offers an awesome casual work environment with a great team of smart, motivated, innovative and fun people. And our benefits are pretty good as well, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long term disability, generous time off and a 401k match! We hold tons of events throughout the year including happy hours and team building activities.
About Complex Networks:
Complex Networks develops and distributes original programming for its channels and through output deals with premium distributors. The company cultivates content that spans across popular culture from music to movies, sports to video games, fashion to food, reaching the coveted 18-24-year-old male audience. In 2016, the company launched ComplexCon in Long Beach, California, to bring the Internet to life. The annual event attracts over 200 culture-shifting brands and over 60,000 digitally savvy attendees to the two-day cultural festival.